Exploring the use of COVID-19 antigen rapid diagnostic tests among displaced populations in Iraq: findings from a pilot project in four IDP camps
This pilot program was among the first to explore Ag RDT use in Iraqi Kurdistan. Over 99% of respondents reported satisfaction with their experience, and over 90% wanted to see Ag RDTs available for other diseases. Findings can inform implementation of RDTs and screening protocols for other infectious diseases, and patient perspectives on Ag RDTs for testing and screening of COVID-19 among displaced populations can inform health programming within Iraq and globally.
Authors
- Raveen Abdullah
- Caitlin M. Wolfe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5097-9745)
- Srinath Satyanarayana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5420-2551)
- Hassan Ghawji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6647-1783)
- Sanjay Sarin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8681-6278)
- Nevin Wilson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0191-8855)
- Kekeletso Kao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8404-9714)
- Lara Abou Ammar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3841-907X)
- Huda Shafiq
- Shivan Hafthalah
- Aso Qahraman
- Nellie Ghusayni
- Mohammed Slebei
- Dilman Amo
- Rawshan Abdulmalik
- Lamiaa Nagib
- Sezan Shawkat
- H. Amin
- Jirjees Mohammed
Institutions
- FIND (CH)
- International Organization for Migration (CH)
- University of South Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Conflict and Health
- Published
- 2024-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-024-00623-3
- Primary Topic
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00